7th National Conference of African American Librarians
Culture Keeper VII
Tours
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 The Birmingham Museum of Art is the largest municipal museum in the Southeast and one of the finest regional museums in the country. The Museum has a nationally-recognized permanent collection of over 21,000 works of art dating from ancient to modern times, from cultures across the globe.
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Birmingham Museum of Art
Of particular interest are: The Charles W. Ireland Sculpture Garden, American Art Collection, Asian Art Collection , Beeson Collection of Wedgwood, Contemporary Art Collection, Hitt Collection of 18th Century French Painting and Decorative Arts, Kress Collection of Renaissance Art, Native American Art Collection and the BMA's nationally-recognized Visually-Impaired Program. Ice Cream Social included (Free) |
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Murders! Mysteries! Fallen Women!. Put on your walking shoes and join Birmingham Public Library Archivist Jim Baggett for a visit to some of Birmingham’s most infamous historic places. Learn about the Magic City’s most famous brothel, it’s most spectacular 19 th century murders, political intrigues, and the scandal that nearly destroyed Bull Connor’s career.
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Birmingham Noir: A Nighttime Walking Tour of Notorious Downtown Historic Sites The tour begins at the Abraham Woods Avenue entrance to the Birmingham Museum of Art at 6:30 pm and lasts approximately 90 minutes. The tour will conclude back at the Museum. (Free) |
Thursday, August 5, 2010 Join us for a memorable half day bus excursion narrated by Birmingham historian, Barry McNeely. Visit the renowned Birmingham Civil Rights District, the home of the City’s most famous landmarks: The Sixteenth Street Baptist Church-the site of the 1963 bombing where four little girls were killed and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. In close proximity to these landmarks is Kelly Ingram Park. The park served as a gathering place for demonstrations during the 1960s including the infamous ones where police dogs and fire hoses were turned on marchers. |
Historic Birmingham Bus Tour
Also located in the district is the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. The museum honors jazz greats with ties to the state of Alabama such as Nat king Cole, Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton and Erskine Ramsay. The tour also includes a visit to A.H. Parker High School-the oldest high school for Negroes in the City. Angela Davis, social activist associated with the Black Panthers attended Parker High School. Tourists will get to see Ms. Davis’ home as well. No visit to Birmingham is complete without seeing Vulcan, the world’s largest cast iron statue that overlooks the Magic City. ($35 per person) |
Saturday, August 7, 2010 The institute captures the spirit and drama of the countless individuals--both well known and unsung--who dared to confront racial discrimination and bigotry. This is a "living institution" which views the lessons of the past in a positive way to chart new direction for the future. |
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
The institute's permanent exhibitions are a self-directed journey through the Civil Rights Movement and human rights struggles of today. It is located in the historic Civil Rights District surrounded by the 16th Street Baptist Church, Kelly Ingram Park, and the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. (Free: Transportation provided) |
